Petrol price drops to Rs378 as PM cuts levy amid backlash
- Postato il 4 aprile 2026
- Di Dawn
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Pakistan's government implements significant fiscal measures to address fuel price inflation, reducing petrol costs to Rs378 per liter following public pressure. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announces a six-month salary freeze for all cabinet ministers as part of broader austerity efforts. Provincial administrations in Sindh and Punjab simultaneously launch targeted subsidy programs designed to provide immediate relief to economically vulnerable populations amid ongoing energy crisis challenges.
Petrol price drops to Rs378 as PM cuts levy amid backlash
Shehbaz declares all cabinet members will forgo salaries for six months; Sindh, Punjab roll out targeted relief.
